Earlier this month the Herald ran a story on the state assessment score results for Cape May County school districts. The results came from the state school performance reports issued by the state Department of Education for the school year 2023-2024.
We heard from readers who wanted to see a chart of the scores and the scale used by the state to determine if a score is at, below or above the standards set for grade levels.
The accompanying chart shows those average score results for each operating school district in the county, with the exception of the County Special Services District, which does not have assessment scores included in the state performance report. The enrollment figures are those reported by the state in the same summary for 2023-2024.
A district can fall into one of three levels: Below State Standard, Met State Standard, and Met State Goal, with that last level meaning a school district exceeded the state standard for the grade group.
No Cape May County district had a Met State Goal designation.
The scales are as follows:
English language arts scores below 57.8 mean the district is below standard level. At or above 57.8, to 79.9, would put a district at Met State Standard. The score would have to be 80 or above for a Met Goal level.
Math scores below 44.5 mean the district is below the standard. If the score is at or above 44.5 and below 80, the district has met the standard. Scores at or above 80 are at the Met Goal level.
According to the Department of Education, “The school performance reports reflect the New Jersey Department of Education’s commitment to providing parents, students, and school communities with a large variety of information about each school, each district and the state overall. These reports can be used as a tool to help evaluate whether all students have equitable access to high-quality education. We encourage you to use these reports to learn more, start conversations, and engage.”
